Starbucks Team Leader

Village Hotels; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Hotel stays: £20 across our hotels

Food & Drink 50% off

Friends & Family 25% off F&B

Mental Health support 24/7

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Village Hotels seeks a hands-on Team Leader to run a high-volume Starbucks‑branded operation within our site. You will manage the floor, motivate the team, and ensure flawless coffee service while delivering sales targets and maintaining brand standards.

You will coach staff, handle rota and payroll tasks, and drive local marketing events. A passion for guest experience and product knowledge is essential to thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a frontline hospitality team.
• Strong understanding of wage costs, par levels and sales mix.
• Commitment to food hygiene and safety standards.
• Passion for coffee and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team to deliver peak service during busy periods.
• Assist with payroll and rota management.
• Drive sales of high‑margin items and manage inventory levels.
• Host tastings and local marketing events to engage guests and raise brand awareness.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards across the venue.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Coffee product knowledge

Job description

Starbucks Team Leader: Run the Show

Leading a high-volume coffee operation takes a wee bit of magic and a whole lot of resilience. If your idea of management is hiding behind a spreadsheet while the queue builds up, this is absolutely not the role for you. We are searching for a hands‑on, energetic hospitality professional who loves orchestrating the floor, lifting the team, and making sure the coffee keeps flowing flawlessly.

At Village, we partner with Starbucks to pour world‑class coffee, and we need a Team Leader who brings that famous brand expertise blended perfectly with our signature Village warmth. You will be the Manager's absolute right hand, turning big‑picture commercial strategy into brilliant daily reality.

The Reality of the Role

This is a deeply operational, sleeves‑up position where you are the calm in the storm. One hour you might be coaching a new starter on the perfect milk micro‑foam, and the next you are diving into Rota Horizon to manage the payroll, or smashing an internal QASA audit. You are the one steering the ship, setting the pace, and making sure targets are hit while keeping team morale incredibly high.

What We Need From You

• The Natural Coach: You get a genuine kick out of seeing your team succeed. You know how to spot talent, benchmark performance, and build a culture where people actually want to work hard for you. No massive egos allowed, just brilliant, supportive leadership.
• A Commercial Brain: You know your numbers inside out. Managing par levels, understanding wage percentages, and driving sales of high‑margin items are second nature to you, and you do it without ever coming across as pushy.
• Relentless Standards: You are absolutely obsessed with the details. From leading food safety compliance to pushing us up the local TripAdvisor rankings, you refuse to compromise on quality or hygiene.
• The Coffee Champion: You have a real passion for the product. You will host tastings, share your knowledge, and champion local marketing events, getting the whole hotel excited about what we are pouring.

How Village Thrives

We live our culture through three simple commitments:

• We Can & We Do: We show up to make a genuine impact. You will drive the daily momentum, bringing an energy to the shift that inspires everyone to crush their KPIs.
• We Will: No silos or turf wars. You will step up as a Duty Manager when needed and work brilliantly alongside the pub, reception, and leisure departments.
• We Care: We look after our people. You will make training a massive priority, ensuring your team has the tools to succeed and a safe, supportive environment to work in.

The Perks:

What is in it for you? You bring the drive, and we will make sure you are well looked after.

• Pay: [Insert Hourly Rate/Salary]
• Gym Membership: 2 x complimentary gym memberships at your home hotel.
• Hotel Stays: Hotel rooms from £20 across our 34 hotels.
• Food & Drink: 50% off food and drink for you and up to 5 guests, plus 75% off Sunday dinner for up to 6 people.
• Friends & Family: 2 friends or family members get 25% off F&B, even when you are not there.
• Support: 24/7 Mental Health support via our Employee Assistance Programme.

Think You’ve Got the Right Energy?

We are not looking for perfect CVs, we are looking for great people.

If you know how to rally a team, keeping the vibe high during peak rush, and turning everyday coffee runs into meaningful moments of connection, we’d love to hear from you.

At Village, we’re all about personality, ambition, and bringing your real self to work. Diverse perspectives are what keep our business buzzing, so whatever your background, you’ll find a welcoming place to build your career here.

Please note that we often receive a high volume of applications. Because of this, job roles may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Bring your personality, your commercial sharpness, and your passion for brilliant service.